Dear you,

We meet again. Although this time, it's not through our usual means. We aren't meeting up at the start of the school day to gossip about boys or hanging out with each other after school until our parents make us come home. We aren't wondering around town or spending hours at the mall shopping for the perfect outfit to wear. No, this time we meet through these words. I didn't expect things to end how they did, but there's nothing that I can do about that now. Sometimes, I get this sad pit in my stomach when I see people with the same type of friendship that we had, that seemingly inseparable bond that held us together for so many years. Then I wonder if they have the same optimistic attitude that we did, the hope that the friendship would last forever. Only time will tell.

Sometimes I wish I still had you in my life, but I know things worked out how they did for the better. We were good as friends, even better as strangers. We walk around like we never uttered a single secret to each other, which I guess has become our biggest secret of all. Deep down inside, I know that there will always be a soft spot for you. If you ever need me, I'll be there for you. While I'm not certain that I can say the same for you, that doesn't change the fact that I'll always be there.

Friends like you influence everyone around them. Even if it's not always good. Which I must say, your influence was not always the best. Regardless, I still called you my best friend, and I don't regret a single minute of that.

They say that memories are our key to the past. We keep them because even though those people and places might not be there anymore, the memory takes us back. Every memory serves a purpose. Maybe it's to learn a lesson or maybe it's simply because it was a happy time. Regardless, those memories stick with us forever. There is one thing I know for sure. You were both of those. You helped me create some happy memories, but you also taught me life-lessons that were never to be forgotten. For that, I can not say thank you enough.

There are three things that I wish for you now:

1. I wish for you to find your one true love.

I know you didn't always feel like you were loved, but I promise that you were. I hope one day you find that one person that will make you feel the way you've always wanted. Find the person that makes your face light up and makes you feel giddy inside. You deserve it.

2. I wish for all your dreams to come true.

I hope you accomplish everything that you've ever wanted. Your dreams were always so big. Just like finding your true love, you deserve this as much as anyone else I know.

3. I wish for you to be happy.

I know it sounds like such an easy and uncomplicated thing. What I really mean is that I hope you find pure happiness. I want you to feel the same happiness you feel when you pet a cute puppy. That pure, forever happiness. And when you find it, keep it with you always.

Always know that I am here for you no matter what. I will always remember you as one of my best friends. And rather than remember the bad memories, I choose to remember our happy ones. I'll remember our late night laughs and numerous sleepovers. I'll remember our many adventures and ear-to-ear smiles. I will never forget you and I will always love you.

Yours truly,

Megan